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Tuesday Poll: Does 3D Technology in Smartphones Interest You?

It has basically been confirmed that LG will release some sort of 3D smartphone product at MWC in February, but we’re still trying to figure out if we care. Obviously 3D technology in cameras and displays is going to be the next fad, so are you interested? NVIDIA is almost ready to launch their Tegra 2 that was built specifically for 3D displays which means phones with the technology are right around the corner. Are you ready for 3D fun in your smartphone? Do you care if your phone has 3D features? Still waiting to see how it’ll play out? Let us know!

There is absolutely no valid reason for having 3D on a tablet or smaller device, period. Marketing ploy, that’s it, the way of force feedback joysticks, and facetime (once you figure out that video calls drain your phone quickly, just how many will you make, let alone how many you take if you’re not “ready” to be seen, etc.?)

F-A-D. One that needs to quickly die.

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http://pulse.yahoo.com/_I7J4Z55BLI6W3OMFGRZZFNVLQA John

wtf is even the point of having a 3D phone? its stupid. people need to really grow up. we dont need this crap.

Beka27

I can’t even glance at a 3D television on display at the store… INSTANT HEADACHE. I wear glasses and many of the pairs of 3D glasses won’t fit over them. So at this point, I’m very anti-3D. On a phone, that’s just a really stupid idea, IMO.

Anonymous

I think they trying drain more money out the consumer. I don’t like 3D in movies and I sure don’t like 3D on my phone.

Larryjb85

NO ONE SHOULD BE INTERESTED IN 3D IN A SMART PHONE HELL OUR PHONES BATTERIES DIE QUCIK ENOUGH I COULDNT EVEN PICTURE BATTERY LIFE WITH A 3D SMART PHONE WE WOULG GET LIKE 2 HOURS OUT OF IT AND THE BACK OF THE PHONE WOULD BE SO HOT IT WOULD MELT OUR FINGERS OFF

Anonymous

stupid….because its not actually projecting a hollogram, like on the gallapagos…….its just the same as those cards i like to scratch that if you tilt it a different angle it shows you a different picture…i want stuff popping out not this….but……a 3d projectagram incredible hd…..LOLOL….sounds cool to me.

http://whitemarket.freeforums.org/ Avery Dejuan Herron

All this 3D stuff to me is totally unessacarry and pretty stupid. I mean srsly a 3D phone hell even 3D tvs are kinda stupid.

Brandonv Gillis

And all the Samsung owners said…… Can we please just get 2D working on something beyond 2.1?

Anonymous

Not been impressed with 3D movies yet. Not excited about 3D phones.

truth

Android vs 3DS

Anonymous

Other than gaming purposes it sounds like a useless technology for smartphones. This is just my own opinion on it. I think even for TV’s its overkill. They should save it for the movies . Now bring on the damn tablet already thats what I support:)

http://twitter.com/RTanner60 Russell Tanner

Meh, it’s great in theaters and on a gaming device like the 3DS, but I don’t think I’d care for it on my phone. I’d rather just have a pretty 2D screen that’s easy to look at.

Floating text in my RSS feed? No thanks

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http://twitter.com/YoshimuraSei ヨシムラ・セーイ

I prefer battery longevity.

http://twitter.com/ChrstphrWlk Christopher M.Wilke

I’m a real phone freak (all phones) Motorola,Apple, LG,Samsung are all in my line up!3D come on this is to far just improve small user functions update os timely and let the masses enjoy!

http://twitter.com/kindof_madness Jeffrey Moir

If it’s a 3D display, such as what they did with Google Maps 5, then I’m all for it. But if it’s like the TVs where you have to wear a $300 pair of glasses to see it, then it’s not worth it.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=710672553 Joseph Yonke

3D is complete garbage. It doesn’t even look good or realistic currently. Mix in that the lack of industry standards, meaning that each manufacture has its own technology and its own specific 3D glasses, its completely not user friendly. I guess my hate for 3D spawns mostly from the TV side specifically, but that is whats pushing everything, and now this with smart phones. Please, lets all ignore 3D so it will die and go away.

Anonymous

But what if she starts talking back, and asks for money lol

Anonymous

But what if she starts talking back, and asks for money lol

http://foxpacific.myopenid.com/ James

I want the 3D in the sense I’ll hold the phone flat in my hand and princes Leia will appear telling me that only OB1 can help!!! hahahahah…

http://www.facebook.com/people/Mike-Janacek/1087230071 Mike Janacek

Gotta Get The R2D2 Model For That.

Anonymous

Done… Now wheres my Leia!!!!

Anonymous

3D is cool but in theaters near you, I’d rather have Quad core and 4G lightening speed technology with plenty of ram and a killer screen that doesn’t deem in the sunlight.

Jahart93

I meant to say that all the new tech/stuff seems to be 3D. It was a big deal well was trying to make it a big deal @ CES when dual core processors where the king. I wonder if they would get the hint there seeing how a regular Samsung T.V. one the best T.V. category @ CES.

Nathan

No. Actually, thats a HELL NO!

I don’t much like 3D in movies, TVs, and video games, so seeing it on a mobile device is even lower on the list then that.

Jahart93

To me it just seems that these companies are forcing us to go with 3D tech. When these items are the main interest today. yes there an enjoyable experience for the family at movies or theme parks but not on a phone that would be for everyday use. I could see a tv using 3D for like a Wii, Xbox 360, or PS3 but not this. Bad idea.

http://www.facebook.com/dallaslittle50 Dallas Little

You guys are misunderstanding what it actually means by 3D.

http://twitter.com/mfg68 Matt Galo

If you need glasses to view the 3D, it’s a waste of time.

http://twitter.com/mfg68 Matt Galo

If you need glasses to view the 3D, it’s a waste of time.

Jeremy Gentry

Considering i can’t see 3d HELL NO

Jeremy Gentry

Considering i can’t see 3d HELL NO

Mr. Joe

There are 3D phones out. 3D Android phones are out over in Japan. I sent a link to Droid life and Android life on it and they didn’t mention it.

shr1k3r

resolution is terrible in HD let alone 3D. I almost threw up when I saw NBA Live in 3D… looked like ps2 graphics where you have little 2D pictures floating around in space.

tehshift

3D is a bunch of hype and nonsense. I would hope to see a 2D projector on my phone before a 3D screen.

Anonymous

Either I am confusing the 3D that is planned for phones and tablets, or everyone else is. The 3D, as I understand it, is not comparable to televisions or movies. A basic example use would be to have desktop icons for apps appearing to float above a distant background – and when the screen is looked at from different angles, that background moves as if you were able to see deeper into it because you are at an angle – NO 3D GLASSES REQUIRED. I saw a demo of it that looked cool. Though I don’t really care to pay more for it.

scotty89

3D has got to be the dumbest gimmick that has been put out for the public. Who really gives a flying poop if you can have something “look as if” it’s doing something…..Americans are F’n SHEEP!

Endisky

Two other very large markets for 3d are Korea and the UK. Generalized, are they sheep as well? Since those 3 markets are rather large, does that make Humans sheep? Scotty89 therefore is a sheep.

Endisky

Two other very large markets for 3d are Korea and the UK. Generalized, are they sheep as well? Since those 3 markets are rather large, does that make Humans sheep? Scotty89 therefore is a sheep.

http://twitter.com/starnovsky Stan Tarnovsky

Hey, LG, how about adding NFC support instead of 3G?

Anonymous

Personally this 3d craze pisses me off because … I CAN’T SEE ANY OF IT.

I’ve had 5 eye surgeries and since my left eye is 20/60 and my right 20/25 I can’t see any of the 3d movies, 3d TV’s or anything else.. .its just gives me headaches and makes the picture blurry!.

DIE 3D DIE

Endisky

You REALLLLLY aren’t missing much!

Endisky

You REALLLLLY aren’t missing much!

Rocktoonz

Until we can acheive 3D with no glasses, be it on phones, TVs, or movie screens, I’m not interested.

Anonymous

I can only assume that’s what they’re after. Otherwise i wouldn’t think you’d need a special processor to display it.

Anonymous

I spent a few years working with IMAX 3D technology. In my opinion, that’s as “small” as it should be. I have no desire for a 3D TV and I definitely won’t buy a 3D phone. The number and letter that interest me are 4 & G.

Anonymous

100% agree. 3D should only be experienced in a large capacity like on IMAX, not on 4inches of AMOLED.

I’ll wait to see how it works. 3D isn’t a big deal for me, but if they have a better way and better use for it I’d take a look at it. As it stands, its not special.

EC8CH

I think I’ve made my position clear even before participating in this poll

Anonymous

Perhaps you inspired the poll!

toddicus

Meh. I think there’s only a couple places good for 3D, on an Imax screen or maybe pc gaming when you are close to the monitor. I don’t want to sit one foot from my TV or 2 inches from my phone to get the full effect.

Steve Hallmark

3d is stupid.

http://twitter.com/Super_Six_Two ss2

I hate 3D. Didn’t want it in theatres. Don’t want it at home. Really don’t want it on my phone.

toddicus

Died in the 50’s for a reason, damn zombie 3D, someone get a chainsaw.

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